Staggered 19's now complete :-)
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Staggered 19's now complete :-)
Hey folks,
Just wanted to share that I tried a new combo of sizes and things work REALLY well! I purchased the RPM 505 wheels that are 19x8.5 up front and 19x9.5 in back both with a 38 offset. The tires are the BFG G-force KDW in 235/35 up front and 265/30 in back.
Overall the setup looks great, and there is virtually no rubbing at all (only a hair rub on the rear fender lip when I hit a REAL hard bump like train tracks or open joints on a highway ramp). So I guess my next move is to find someone with a fender lip roller and see what I can get done.
If you would like to check out the pics see below:
see the rest of my ride pics: here
Just wanted to share that I tried a new combo of sizes and things work REALLY well! I purchased the RPM 505 wheels that are 19x8.5 up front and 19x9.5 in back both with a 38 offset. The tires are the BFG G-force KDW in 235/35 up front and 265/30 in back.
Overall the setup looks great, and there is virtually no rubbing at all (only a hair rub on the rear fender lip when I hit a REAL hard bump like train tracks or open joints on a highway ramp). So I guess my next move is to find someone with a fender lip roller and see what I can get done.
If you would like to check out the pics see below:
see the rest of my ride pics: here
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finally got the pics working thanks to CIONIDE! 
If you want to check out the rest I also posted a link to the album under the pics!
To Randomsuper: yeah it is lowered with the TRD springs which I believe is close to a 1.5" drop
If you want to check out the rest I also posted a link to the album under the pics!
To Randomsuper: yeah it is lowered with the TRD springs which I believe is close to a 1.5" drop
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tip for keeping the inside of the wheels clean!
Hey guys,
Just wanted to respond to c-dub's post about the mesh wheels being a PITA to clean. I have found that it is VERY easy to keep both the car and the inside of the wheels clean by using the new turtle wax ice wax, It is a clear fluid that you wipe on and it doesnt really dry like a normal wax finish. The wax gives the car a nice shine and when you go for the next wash, mostly everything just sprays right off! I am on my second wash after the coat of wax and even those lovely big ol bugs that hit the hood come right off without scrubbing; I tested this on the wheels (not the lip part, just the inner wheel) and the same spray off the dirt applies! There might be just a few spots where I had to wipe up some mess, but nothing compared to what I normally need to do on a dirty wheel!
Just wanted to respond to c-dub's post about the mesh wheels being a PITA to clean. I have found that it is VERY easy to keep both the car and the inside of the wheels clean by using the new turtle wax ice wax, It is a clear fluid that you wipe on and it doesnt really dry like a normal wax finish. The wax gives the car a nice shine and when you go for the next wash, mostly everything just sprays right off! I am on my second wash after the coat of wax and even those lovely big ol bugs that hit the hood come right off without scrubbing; I tested this on the wheels (not the lip part, just the inner wheel) and the same spray off the dirt applies! There might be just a few spots where I had to wipe up some mess, but nothing compared to what I normally need to do on a dirty wheel!
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Re: tip for keeping the inside of the wheels clean!
Originally Posted by whartman77
Hey guys,
Just wanted to respond to c-dub's post about the mesh wheels being a PITA to clean. I have found that it is VERY easy to keep both the car and the inside of the wheels clean by using the new turtle wax ice wax, It is a clear fluid that you wipe on and it doesnt really dry like a normal wax finish. The wax gives the car a nice shine and when you go for the next wash, mostly everything just sprays right off! I am on my second wash after the coat of wax and even those lovely big ol bugs that hit the hood come right off without scrubbing; I tested this on the wheels (not the lip part, just the inner wheel) and the same spray off the dirt applies! There might be just a few spots where I had to wipe up some mess, but nothing compared to what I normally need to do on a dirty wheel!
Just wanted to respond to c-dub's post about the mesh wheels being a PITA to clean. I have found that it is VERY easy to keep both the car and the inside of the wheels clean by using the new turtle wax ice wax, It is a clear fluid that you wipe on and it doesnt really dry like a normal wax finish. The wax gives the car a nice shine and when you go for the next wash, mostly everything just sprays right off! I am on my second wash after the coat of wax and even those lovely big ol bugs that hit the hood come right off without scrubbing; I tested this on the wheels (not the lip part, just the inner wheel) and the same spray off the dirt applies! There might be just a few spots where I had to wipe up some mess, but nothing compared to what I normally need to do on a dirty wheel!
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Don't get me wrong, not a big fan of the ice wax on the body cuz can't really tell if it is dry or not (and actually I don't think it ever does; accidentally left it on the body for more than 24 hrs and drove with it on for a day!) And even when you DO rub it off, the metal still feels slimey; but I guess that is what helps everything spray right off.
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